Sears 143.996706 Automobile Parts User Manual


 
MODELAND
D.O.M. DECAL
STARTER
HANDLE
OIL FILL PLUG AND
DIPSTICK
MUFFLER
SPARK PLUG WIRE
PRIMER_
IFFLER SPARK PLUG
WIRE
SPARK PLUG /
SPARK PLUG
OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL DRAIN PLUG
BOTTOM OF ENGINE
Figure 1
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD
ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND
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FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH
THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE A'I-rEMPTING TO OPERATING.
THESE SYMBOLS (_
MAYAPPEARON 4_ J'_ I'_ B
THE ENGINE: OFF FULL
FAST SLOW STOP CHOKE
ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA ..... IMPORTANT
AND U.S. EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES: Ar_ KEEP THiS_,,MANUAL HANDY AT ALL TIMES FOR FUTURE
certifiedtooperateon regularunleadedgasoline. Include the following ':_ REFERENCI=_ READrFCAREFULLYAND FAMILIARIZEYOURSELF
emissioncontrolsystem(s): EM, TWC (itso equipped); Do not include
any useradjustablefeatures-'thereforeno otheradjustmentsare needed: WITH .THE' OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
_'" :_ PARTS LISTING:
JNSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL ALSO CONTAINS A COMPLETE
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS :
TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING: 1li_ =__'_=dDF..I;'rJrtl= STARTING
(_) A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY, DETERGENT OIL. '
Be sure original container is marked: A.P.I. service "SF" - "SJ':, (,JJ REA_ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDEDWiTH THE EQUIPMENT ON
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32°F; (PC) USE SAE 30 OIL. -; _ WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
(SAE 10W30 is acceptable substitute.)
FOR WINTER (BELOW 320F; (PC) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.
(SAE 10W is an acceptable substitute.)
DO NOT USE 10W40 OIL.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 27 ounces (1-3/4 U.S. pint,S)
.80 liter
_J A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR, UNLEADED
PREMIUM, OR REFORMULATED AUTOMOTIVE
GASOLINE ONLY. DO NOT USE LEADED GASOLINE.
NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL
(WOOD ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or
grain alcohol ('Gasohol'), or up to 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether), may be used but requires special care when engine
is unused for extended pedods.
See "STORAGE" instructions of Page 4.
NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean
covered containers. Use clean fill funnels.
Never use "stale"gasoline left over from lastseason or stored for
long pedods.
THIS ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEDERALLY MAN DATED
MECHANISM WHICH STOPS THE ENGINE. DO NOT INTERFERE
WITH OR BYPASSTHISMECHANISM. PARTS OFTHE MECHANISM
MAYBESUBJECTTO WEARANDMUSTBECHECKEDONCEAYEAR
BY AN AUTHORIZED SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. (OR SEARS
CANADA.INC.)SERVICE CENTER. INTHE EVENTTHE MECHANISM
FAILSFORANY REASON,YOU MUSTNOT USETHE ENGINEUNTIL
CORRECTED BYAN AUTHORIZEDSEARSROEBUCKAND CO.(OR
SEARS CANADA, INC.) SERVICE CENTER.
,_k DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND
ATrACH IT TO RETAINING POST (see Figure 6 on Page 3).
INSTALL ENGINE BRAKE CABLE AND STARTER ROPE:
BRAKE CABLE (see Figure 2):
Attach engine brake cable to brake mechanism as shown.
STARTER ROPE:
A. Depress mower control bar (see Figure 3) against mower
handle and hold it in this position.
B. Pullat least2 feetofstarterropeoutofstarterand tiea slip
knotatstartertopreventstarterropefromrewindingbackinto
starter.
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